Saints Seek Upgrade From Roby; Workout Record Holding KR Phillip Livas

Louisiana Tech WR/KR Phillip Livas (Source: boxscorenews.com) Courtney Roby has been the Saints primary kick returner for nearly three seasons after being signed in October of 2008 just a few weeks after his release by the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted in the third round of the 2005 draft by the Tennessee Titans He provided an immediate spark to a lagging return game appearing in only five games before being placed on injured reserve. Roby became a free agent after 2008, but the Saints saw enough to re-sign him to a new contract prior to the start of the 2009 season. Roby had a banner year for the Saints in 2009 returning 42 kicks for 1,154 yards and one touchdown, he averaged a near league best 27.5 yards per return. He also served as the primary kick returner during the post season and Saints Super Bowl victory. His play declined some in 2010, when he returned 33 kicks for 785 yards and no touchdowns. Also dipping was his yard per return, averaging nearly four yards less tha...